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October 10, 2024 All day

Master POCUS for Faster Diagnosis and Improved Care

This intensive course equips critical care clinicians with the knowledge and skills to integrate point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) into their daily practice.

Designed for:

  • Critical care physicians
  • Intensivists
  • Emergency medicine physicians
  • Critical care outreach nurses
  • ICU nurses
  • Physician assistants

Other healthcare professionals in acute care settings

Course Highlights:

  • Improve patient outcomes: Learn POCUS techniques to quickly assess deteriorating patients in critical care.
  • Focus on essential areas: Master ultrasound for the heart, lungs, abdomen, vascular access, and DVT detection.
  • Interactive learning: Combine lectures, hands-on workshops, and real-world case studies for practical skill development.

Course Objectives:

  • Perform and interpret cardiac ultrasound exams for shock assessment.
  • Utilise lung ultrasound for respiratory failure, identifying pneumothorax, pleural effusion, and more.
  • Master abdominal ultrasound for AKI, detecting hydronephrosis and urine retention.
  • Implement ultrasound-guided peripheral vascular access techniques.
  • Understand DVT detection protocols using lower extremity venous assessment.

Course Structure:

  • Pre-course learning (6 hours): Gain foundational knowledge online at your own pace.
  • In-person workshop (1 day): Hone hands-on skills and apply your learning in a practical setting.

Don’t miss out! Register now to secure your spot!

£200 Event Price
Napier Rd
Reading, RG1 8FR United Kingdom
0118 207 0640
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Speciality

Anaesthetics, Emergency Medicine and All Medical Specialties

Role

Foundation Doctor, SHO, Registrar, SAS Doctor, Nurse Practitioner and Physician Associate